Head of Performance
Confidential, High Point, NC, United States
Head of Performance
About the Company
Ambitious professional soccer team
Industry Sports
Type Privately Held
Employees 11-50
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Performance to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing the strength and conditioning program, as well as planning, delivering, and evaluating physical development sessions to enhance individual player performance. This role requires close collaboration with the technical and medical staff to ensure the effective management of player recovery, nutrition, and well-being. The Head of Performance will also be involved in the seamless integration of physical conditioning and speed and agility sessions, conducting team warm-ups, and leading post-session and post-game recovery activities.
Applicants for the Head of Performance position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related or exercise/sports science field, and be NCSA-CSCS certified. Prior experience in a similar role, particularly with a focus on soccer, is highly valued. The role involves the use of data monitoring and player GPS tracking systems, so experience in this area is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in periodized strength programming, be adept at conducting body composition assessments, and be able to provide individualized nutrition recommendations to support athlete performance and long-term development. The Head of Performance will also be involved in the establishment of return-to-play protocols and player rehabilitation, and must be able to assist in the proper application of nutrition and hydration solutions for practice, competition, and travel.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Sporting Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sports Management
About the Company
Ambitious professional soccer team
Industry Sports
Type Privately Held
Employees 11-50
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Performance to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing the strength and conditioning program, as well as planning, delivering, and evaluating physical development sessions to enhance individual player performance. This role requires close collaboration with the technical and medical staff to ensure the effective management of player recovery, nutrition, and well-being. The Head of Performance will also be involved in the seamless integration of physical conditioning and speed and agility sessions, conducting team warm-ups, and leading post-session and post-game recovery activities.
Applicants for the Head of Performance position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related or exercise/sports science field, and be NCSA-CSCS certified. Prior experience in a similar role, particularly with a focus on soccer, is highly valued. The role involves the use of data monitoring and player GPS tracking systems, so experience in this area is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in periodized strength programming, be adept at conducting body composition assessments, and be able to provide individualized nutrition recommendations to support athlete performance and long-term development. The Head of Performance will also be involved in the establishment of return-to-play protocols and player rehabilitation, and must be able to assist in the proper application of nutrition and hydration solutions for practice, competition, and travel.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Sporting Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sports Management